2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KT15 YHP
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 50,320 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT15 YHP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 50,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT15 YHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (KT15 YHP) between June 2018 and November 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KT15 YHP Mileage History
- 26/06/201822,918 mi
- 13/06/201927,831 mi+4,913 mi
- 27/04/202030,588 mi+2,757 mi
- 27/04/202030,588 mi
- 26/04/202131,478 mi+890 mi
- 26/04/202131,478 mi
- 14/04/202231,846 mi+368 mi
- 22/06/202334,215 mi+2,369 mi
- 03/06/202443,435 mi+9,220 mi
- 03/06/202548,274 mi+4,839 mi
- 11/02/202649,881 mi+1,607 mi
- 02/11/202650,320 mi+439 mi
Average of roughly 3,280 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR valve and cooler clogging(Moderate)
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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